We Weren't Born To Follow

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

(Csus2)This one goes out to the man who mines for mir a cles.

(Am11)This one goes out to the ones in need.

(Dm11)This one goes out to the sin ner and the cyn i cal.

(G5)This ain’t a bout no a pol o gy.

(Csus2)This road was paved by the hope less and the hun f’rent gry; (Am11)this road was paved the by the winds es of change.

(Dm11)Walk in’ be side the guilt y and the in no cent, how (G5)will you raise your hand when they call or your in’ name?

(F5)Yeah, yeah, (C5)yeah, (CN.C.)we weren’t born

to fol low.

Come on and get up off your knees.

When life is a bit ter pill to swal low, you’ve got ta hold on to what you be lieve.

Be lieve that the sun will shine to mor row and that your saints and sin ners bleed.

We weren’t born

to fol low.

You’ve got ta stand up for what you be lieve.

Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah.

(Csus2)This one’s a bout an y one who does it dif f’rent ly; (Am11)this one’s a bout the one who curs es and spits.

(Dm11)This ain’t a bout our liv in’ in a fan ta sy; how (G5)this ain’t a bout hand giv in’ up or giv in’ in.

(F5)Yeah, yeah, (C5)yeah, (CN.C.)we weren’t born

to fol low.

Come on and get up off your knees.

When life is a bit ter pill to swal low, you’ve got ta hold on to what you be lieve.

Be lieve that the sun will shine to mor row and that your saints and sin ners bleed.

We weren’t born

to fol low.

You’ve got ta stand up for what you be lieve.

Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah.

Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah.

Gui tar.

(CN.C.)We weren’t born Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, uh huh.

We weren’t born

to fol low, oh yeah.

We weren’t born

to fol low, oh yeah.

We weren’t born

We Weren't Born To Follow — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"We Weren't Born To Follow" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “We Weren't Born To Follow”

Why does "We Weren't Born To Follow" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "We Weren't Born To Follow".
What key is "We Weren't Born To Follow" by Bon Jovi played in?
We Weren't Born To Follow is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Weren't Born To Follow" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
"We Weren't Born To Follow" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Amin, C, Cpow, Csus2, Dm, Dmin, Fpow, +3 more.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "We Weren't Born To Follow".
Can I see all the notes in "We Weren't Born To Follow"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.